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This is a myth. Lithium ion battery cells do not typically contain any rare earth metals.
Permanent magnet motors in EVs do contain rare earths (such as neodymium). As do the catalytic converters in combustion vehicles.
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This is a myth. Lithium ion battery cells do not typically contain any rare earth metals.
Permanent magnet motors in EVs do contain rare earths (such as neodymium). As do the catalytic converters in combustion vehicles.